The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is making it a priority to increase awareness of the IFRA standards across APAC, following the launch of its new regional offices in Singapore.
‘Start small and you’ll support business sustainability’: That’s the advice for cosmetics companies seeking to offset the negative social and environmental impacts of their products and protect raw material supplies.
Mica is ubiquitous in beauty, used throughout the industry in everything from lipstick to foundation – but much of this mineral is harvested by children as young as 10, along the hilly landscape of rural India.
Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has recalled 14 skin care items after they were found to contain potentially harmful ingredients.
Although China has made significant strides in moving away from animal-testing, its challenges suggest it may take more than five years for the country to completely stop compulsory animal-testing for cosmetics, says one analyst.
The Chinese government announces that it will cut the import tax for high-end cosmetics to 50% effective from November 1 in bid to make its market more hospitable.
For companies keen to register cosmetics products in both markets, this guest article from regulatory expert reveals the big differences of which to be aware.
What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.
Cosmetic-related items were among the Trump administration’s finalised list of $200bn worth of imports subjected to an additional 10% tariffs effective September 24, which will be increased to 25% by the start of next year.
As the makeup black market continues to thrive in the Philippines, the EcoWaste Coalition believes that the only way to tackle the problem is with hard ball methods such as stricter border control, tougher sanctions and punishments that match the crime.
China has introduced new legislation that will hold online platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com accountable for fake goods sold by third parties on their websites, in a bid to curb the spread of counterfeits and strengthened their IP protection.
Cosmetics and personal care items will face a raise from 2.5% to 10% in Indonesian import taxes as the government goes on the defensive to support its weakening currency.
Estée Lauder Cos will be able to absorb the impact of worsening trade terms between US and China because of the company’s high growth margins and investments in capacity, according to executive vice president and CFO Tracey T. Travis.
The California State legislative has approved The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act with a stunning 80-0 vote that will make the state the first in the US to implement such a law.
China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) ordered the recall of a skin care product over concerns that it looked too much like a beverage and could potentially confuse and harm consumers, especially children.
Cosmetic products imported via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) into China look set to require registration with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) before they can be imported into the country from next year.
Are cosmetic product reports accurate in their representation of lead in cosmetics? We ask Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science what the reality is.
The independent statutory authority analyses 30 essential oil models and finds allergens to encourage greater transparency in usage instructions and ingredient labels.
EcoWaste Coalition encourages cosmetics consumers to select their make up choices with care after providing the public with a warning on lipsticks with heavy metal impurities.
We continue to explore what Korean brands need to bare in mind when it comes to the challenges they face, relevant considerations and questions to ask before making the leap into Europe.
Marika Zielinska, Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Obelis provides key insights on what Korean beauty names need to know before entering the European cosmetics market.
Animal rights advocate, Cruelty Free International, is in talks to create a pilot programme to help overseas brands bypass China’s enforced animal testing rules, reports reveal.
Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science, comments on how Korean brands can navigate domestic regulations to present and handle claims.
We spoke with April Guo, General Manager, Personal Care Division, Hangzhou Reach Technology Group (CIRS Group), about the latest regulations affecting the Chinese cosmetics marketplace.
The Indian government is set to make it obligatory for cosmetics manufacturers to specify whether products contain animal-origin products or are in fact, vegetarian.
The recently released study, entitled Eco Personal Care Product, Microplastics in Cosmetics, indicates the high frequency of both microplastics and microbeads in cosmetics products in India.
Regenerative agriculture is not exactly a buzz word quite yet, but it is certainly one to watch, and Dr. Bronner’s, known for its natural soaps, is now playing a big part in raising the profile of this vital movement.
In an official statement, Etude House Singapore announces the suspension and recall of affected beauty products after finding traces of excessive amounts of the chemical element, antimony.
As the nation combines three of its key cosmetics regulations authorities, we take a look at how the influence of the healthcare industry and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is impacting the regulatory landscape in China.
As the regulatory emphasis in China strives to move the animal testing narrative on, we spoke to Erin Hill, Co-Founder and President Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) on how China’s landscape varies from other markets.
With China’s aim to carve out an alternative approach to animal testing gathering pace, we spoke to Erin Hill, Co-Founder and President at the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) about the importance of industry partnerships in making this a reality....
As China proposes to introduce two new non-animal alternative testing methods, we ask Troy Seidle, Vice President, Humane Society International (HSI), whether China is embracing talks and moves to adopt alternative options.
As China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) gets ready to close its public consultation on 15th February, we take a look at the two newly-proposed non-animal methods of cosmetics testing.
Following China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) published bulletin on the potential adoption of two non-animal methods of cosmetics testing, we spoke to Troy Seidle, Senior Director, Research & Toxicology Department, Humane...
It's the last day to submit feedback on the China Food and Drug Administration’s (CFDA) published draft rules on the classification of cosmetics as it closes its public consultation period on 30th January 2018.
The Certification of Environmental Standards (CERES) makes it onto the non-profit natural and organic cosmetics-focused organisation’s list of approved certifiers.
Consumer awareness in Asia, and in particular in markets like Thailand, of the dangers of exposure to blue light from smartphones and laptops is rapidly increasing, according to DSM.
In our special newsletter on fragrance, science and innovation, we explore how culture is proving a popular brand story for many companies in APAC, to help communicate values and appeal to changing and growing consumer needs.
Through its Asia production facility, fine fragrances designer and manufacturer, Eurofragance, works on its strategy to boost fragrant growth in the Asian market.
Ahead of next week’s in-cosmetics Asia three-day showcase, we caught up with Nicole Fall, Founder of Asian Consumer Intelligence, to examine how the natural trend is being shaped by demands for simple natural items and clear labelling requirements.
Following the release of its anti-pollution and blue light study protocols earlier this year, along with its newly-launched, ex vivo model, Véronique Newton, Preclinical Laboratory Manager, CIDP, and Jessen Curpen, Biophysics Manager and Head of Clinical...
Straight off the back of their attendance at this month’s in-cosmetics North America, we spoke with Véronique Newton, Preclinical Laboratory Manager, CIDP, and Jessen Curpen, Biophysics Manager and Head of Clinical Study Design, CIDP, about CIDP’s quest...
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